SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH021
BKMTIRTH021 belongs to Bank Mellat in Karaj, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH021 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 021 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Chahar Rah Golzar |
| City | Karaj |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Mellat SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKMT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 021 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses BIC BKMTIRTH021?
The code BKMTIRTH021 belongs to Chahar Rah Golzar, a unit of Bank Mellat in Karaj, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BKMTIRTH021 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKMTIRTH021 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH021?
BKMTIRTH is the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH021 is Chahar Rah Golzar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKMTIRTH021 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH021 stand for?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 021 is the code of the branch Chahar Rah Golzar.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.